Tzu Ching Apr Welcome Tea Session

Tzu Chi is a Buddhist organization that focuses only on charity work.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

For 30 years, Tzu Chi Singapore has been providing direct aid and care to underprivileged and disadvantaged communities. Currently, Tzu Chi SG focus our efforts in the following key areas:

• 1. Comprehensive Aid for the Underprivileged

• 2. Interim Assistance for Needy Kidney Patients

• 3. Patient-centred Healthcare

• 4. Active Aging

• 5. Character-building & Moral Education for All Age Group

• 6. Youth Participation and Empowerment

• 7. Promoting & Instilling Humanistic Values

• 8. Environmental Education

Tzu Chi only helps people who practice Buddhism.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Tzu Chi believes all religions emphasize human development and service. Although Tzu Chi is Buddhist in its origin, it upholds Great Love, transcending race and religion. Tzu Chi does not require the volunteers and beneficiaries to change their religion. For example, quite a number of members of the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) in various countries are Christians, Muslims or Hindus.

Tzu Chi volunteers are required to wear uniforms during all activities.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

While volunteers are required to wear Tzu Chi uniforms for most official activities, it depends on the nature of the event. For official events, wearing these uniforms represents the unity and professionalism of Tzu Chi volunteers.

Tzu Chi volunteers often work with other organizations to increase the impact of our efforts.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Tzu Chi collaborates with various local and international organizations to amplify their humanitarian efforts.

 Which of the following statements are true about Tzu Chi’s mission and services?

• Tzu Chi provides medical assistance and disaster relief to people worldwide.

• Tzu Chi’s Charity Mission aims to create a cycle of love and goodness and relieve suffering.

• The Four Major Missions of Tzu Chi are Charity, Medicine, Education, and Humanistic Culture.

• Environmental Protection is one of the Four Major Missions of Tzu Chi.

Answer explanation

• 1. Tzu Chi provides medical assistance and disaster relief to people worldwide: True – Tzu Chi provides medical care and disaster relief worldwide, particularly in areas impacted by natural disasters. Its efforts extend beyond short-term aid to include long-term community rebuilding projects.

• 2. Tzu Chi’s Charity Mission aims to create a cycle of love and goodness and relieve suffering: True – Tzu Chi volunteers uphold the principle: 'Guiding the rich to help the poor, inspiring the poor to realize their riches.' They believe giving—whether wealth, aid, or kindness—creates a cycle of love that fosters global compassion.

• 3. The Four Major Missions of Tzu Chi are Charity, Medicine, Education, and Humanistic Culture: True – The Four Major Missions of Tzu Chi are Charity, Medicine, Education, and Humanistic Culture.

4. 4. Environmental Protection is one of the Four Major Missions of Tzu Chi: False- Environmental Protection is not a part of the Four Major Mission. The Eight Footprints are an extension of the Four Missions with the addition of International Disaster Relief, Bone Marrow Donation, Environmental Protection and Community Volunteerism. This is highlighted by Tzu Chi’s motto "Four Missions, Eight Footprints" (Chinese: 四大志業，八大腳印)

Tzu Chi promotes the practice of compassion, gratitude, and respect in its volunteers.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The shared goal of Tzu Chi volunteers is to cultivate sincerity, integrity, faith, and a mindset of gratitude, while exercising kindness, compassion, joy, and selflessness to humanity through concrete actions.

Tzu Chi is involved in providing scholarships and educational support to students.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Tzu Chi provides education fee assistance from primary to tertiary levels. In Singapore, the 'Seeds of Hope Programme' includes four elements: Enabling through bursaries, Empowering through merit awards, Nurturing through funding for support like home improvement and study materials, and Mentoring by tertiary students and Tzu Chi Teachers’ Association members.

Tzu Chi’s headquarters in Asia is in Singapore.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Tzu Chi’s Worldwide (including Asia) headquarters is located in Hualien, Taiwan and has volunteers in 68 countries and regions including USA, Canada, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, etc.

What is Tzu Ching’s full name?

• Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association

• Tzu Chi Youth Association

• Tzu Ching Youth Association

• Tzu Ching Youth Organisation

Answer explanation

Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association, 慈济大专青年联谊会)- was first formed by a group of aspiring tertiary students in Taiwan and was established in Singapore in 1996.

What are the 3 campuses in Tzu Ching SG? (Hint: campuses are related to Singapore tertiary institutions)

Answer explanation

NUS, NTU and JIPOS